Balmy™ Purple Bee Balm
Monarda didyma 'Balbalmurp'
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| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Balmy™ Purple Bee Balm highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 4-9
Balmy summer weeks enhanced by the warm hues of the Balmy™ Purple Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Balmy Purple') burst forth on the garden scene in late spring and continue its show into early summer!
At a distance, the profuse blooms present a somewhat fuzzy appearance, with the adorable blossoms resplendent in reddish-purple color! Named "Bee Balm" for a reason, Balmy Purple Bee Balm is a sure lure to many types of pollinators, not only encouraging pollination in your garden but bringing the whimsy of fluttering butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to enhance your home!
The dark green foliage is not only lovely but also has a delightful mint/basil fragrance. All-in-all, Balmy™ Purple Bee Balm is a wonderful variety with a lot to offer! Heat and cold tolerant throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 9, your Balmy™ Purple Bee Balm has an upright nature and tends to be fast-growing. Deer and rabbits generally pass Balmy™ Purple by, and it's even disease-resistant - so it's a hardy little plant to be sure!
Landscape Application:
Balmy™ Purple is a dwarf plant with a compact nature so it fits well in almost any space to provide consistent color and definition for your garden! The space-saving size is no shortage of color, however! Instead, you'll gain big pops of color without sacrificing space.
Not only great for front-of-the-garden border specimens and edging, but these cheerful perennials also work well in containers and mixed planters in the sun! Surround your porches and patios with butterfly-friendly blossoms!
Whether you are adding purple focal points throughout a sunny city courtyard or en mass installations of low-growing waves of color, Balmy™ Purple Monarda will give you lasting and easy-care color! From pampered Cottage gardens and mixed perennial borders to rugged Rock gardens and mailbox plantings, Bee Balms are up for the challenge!
- Showy Reddish-Purple Shaggy Blooms
- Fragrant Flowers & Aromatic Fuzzy Leaves
- Dwarf Sized Clumps of Greenery
- Attracts & Feeds Bees, Butterflies & Hummingbirds!
- Specimens, Borders, Edging, Containers & Massing
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant Bee Balm in rich, well-drained soil where they will receive full sunlight each day (the more sun, the better!) Although Monarda can grow in partial shade in warmer climates. Provide a consistent amount of water for best results and a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around their roots for best results. Add life-long support simply by using symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster in the planting hole. Deadhead after flowering to clean the mounds and encourage a possible rebloom, and prune back these plants in the fall once the foliage yellows and remove all debris. Divide every few years to keep the clumps growing their best.
- Full Sun Perennials
- Any Well-Drained Soil Type
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
- Prune Down Late Fall
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Bee Balms are always popular, and this dwarf variety allows you to have one in your garden without a large commitment of space. A terrific little plant that will flower with brilliant blooms and require little from you, Balmy™ Purple Bee Balm is a must-have this year!
